How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Morganfield, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Morganfield, KY is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.59 mi
01h 44m
Flight
61.16 mi
98.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.59 mi
Kilometers
132.92 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morganfield
Wed, Apr 29, 6:44 PM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-29T16:59
Arrive Morganfield
Wed, Apr 29, 6:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nebo
KY

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
41.3 mi
00h 52m
To Morganfield
41.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Morganfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Morganfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Bethel Street

    92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McLean Avenue

    2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    816 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence

    1025 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Island Ford Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Nebo Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Nebo Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2793 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Nebo Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nebo Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kentucky 109

    1773 ft · 30 sec · Kentucky 109

  17. 17

    Continue on Green Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Green Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    10.7 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Morganfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Avenue
35.3 mi · 43%
Nebo Road
14.1 mi · 17%
North Main Street
10.7 mi · 13%
Green Street
7.19 mi · 9%
North Broadway Street
5.13 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McLean Avenue

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nebo
00h 52m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morganfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Morganfield?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Hopkinsville and 41.3 miles from Morganfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morganfield.

Stop Ideas Near Nebo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nebo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nebo.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

14 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

66 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Paducah, KY

90 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 61.16 mi (98.42 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Morganfield

#2 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Morganfield. The current time is 16:59:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.